Besiven Eye Drops0.60%
Eye Drops
Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Besiven Eye Drops may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Besiven Eye Drops is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the ba... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Besiven Eye Drops may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear. |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Besiven Eye Drops is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye. It relieves the symptoms of the infection by stopping the ... View More
Uses of Besiven Eye Drops
- Bacterial eye infections
Side effects of Besiven Eye Drops
- Burning eyes
- Eye discomfort
How Besiven Eye Drops works
Besiven Eye Drops is an antibiotic. It treats bacterial eye infections by preventing the bacteria from dividing and repairing. It does so stopping the a... View More
What if you forget to take Besiven Eye Drops?
If you miss a dose of Besiven Eye Drops, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back... View More
- You have been prescribed Besiven Eye Drops for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the medication.
- Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
- Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
- Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the medication.
Indication
Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Adult Dose
Adults: Instill one drop in the affected eye(s) 3 times a day for 7 days.
Child Dose
Children (1 year of age and older): Instill one drop in the affected eye(s) 3 times a day for 7 days.
Contraindication
This drug is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Besifloxacin, to other Quinolones or to any of the components in this for... View More
Mode of Action
Bactericidal Inhibits DNA-gyrase (a topoisomerase) in susceptible organisms, which in turn inhibits cell division.
Precaution
• This drug is for topical ophthalmic use only and should not be injected subconjunctivally, nor should it be introduced directly into the anterior cham... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Blurred vision,Conjunctival redness,Eye irritation,Eye pain,Eye pruritus,Headache
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy There are no available human data during pregnancy to inform any drug-associated risks; however, systemic exposure to besifloxacin from ocula... View More
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